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Virginia Department of Education
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8th
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2011
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Graphs

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Examine different types of graphs as a means for analyzing data. Math scholars identify the type of graph from a series of data displays and then develop questions to match each one. Then, given a scatter plot of height versus age data, they analyze the relationship. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

scatter plots, pie charts, line graphs, stem and leaf plots, dot plot

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Have your classes come up with a question, collect data, and analyze the data using an appropriate graph
  • Ask individuals to use a given graph to create a new type of data display

Classroom Considerations

  • Students should have a functional understanding of creating and reading different types of graphs

Pros

  • Emphasizes analysis and comparison to activate higher order thinking
  • Includes ideas for incorporating writing

Cons

  • None

Common Core

HSS-ID.B.6.a

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